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kasperlovborg
Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

An amazing and unforgettable anime.

4 years ago
michaelthomsen
Michael Thomsen
rated 7

hmmm, liiiidt overvurderet måske. men historisk vigtig som det første anime-hit i vesten. Man skal nok være ung og have hang til mutanter, stoffer og motorcykler og den slags for helt at komme op at køre over den. Jeg husker tegneserien som bedre.

3 years ago
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Cast & Crew

Katsuhiro Otomo
Director
Tessyo Genda
As Ryûsaku (voice)
Takeshi Kusao
As Kai (voice)
Mami Koyama
As Kei (voice)
Mitsuo Iwata
As Shotaro Kaneda (voice)
Mizuho Suzuki
As Doctor Ônishi
Nozomu Sasaki
As Tetsuo Shima (voice)
Hiroshi Ôtake
As Nezu (voice)

Frequently asked questions

What is Akira about? Toggle content

In a dystopian future, a powerful psychic boy is hunted by corrupt government forces and rebel factions alike. With the help of his motorcycle gang friends, he must fight to survive and uncover the truth about his mysterious abilities. As he navigates through Neo-Tokyo's dangerous underworld, he discovers that he may be the key to unlocking humanity's greatest potential or its downfall. A gripping anime adventure that explores themes of power, rebellion, and self-discovery.

Where can I stream Akira? Toggle content

You can stream Akira on: Fandango at Home Crunchyroll

What movies are similar to Akira? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Akira include Attack of the Super Monsters, Castle in the Sky, Riding Bean, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Peter Pan, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.

When was Akira released in theaters? Toggle content

Akira was released in theaters on October 19, 1988.